Supplier Quality Manager

Location: Waukegan, IL 60085
- ON-SITE role, 40 hours per week (Monday through Friday).

Duration: 6 months (possible extension)

Work schedule: Monday through Friday (M-F)

Expected start date: Mid-January

The Manager, Quality Systems is responsible for providing quality assurance (QA) support for Quality Systems and Supplier Risk Management processes across company's global network. This is a corporate-facing, non-entry-level role supporting various manufacturing processes, including pharmaceutical products, medical devices, cosmetics, combination products, and biologics. This role is critical in ensuring that all product, process, or system-related quality activities, from raw material inspection through final product shipment, are in compliance with Corporate and governmental regulations.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences (other scientific degrees may be considered) ideal.
• Experience: 8 or more years quality experience in a pharma or medical device manufacturing environment.

• Extensive experience writing Quality System procedures and process documents.
• Strong experience in Supplier Controls
  , including managing supplier-related quality activities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
  ; ability to clearly communicate information to global teams.
• Experience working with the Track Wise system is ideal
  .
• Experience working with global teams and coordinating across different manufacturing sites/regions.
• Nice to Have: ASQ certification

• Support and own aspects of Quality Systems and Supplier Risk Management on a global scale.
• Write, revise, and maintain Quality System procedures, process documents, and other controlled documentation.
• Manage quality activities related to Supplier Controls
  , including coordination with global suppliers and teams (US, Europe, and Asia).
• Coordinate with various manufacturing sites and affiliates, organize meetings, and ensure timely follow-ups.
• Independently manage tasks, multitask, and drive projects to completion.
• Translate strategy into tactical objectives to deliver strategic plans and regulatory updates.
• Provide support to specific areas as needed, such as the Document Center, Device QA, Labeling, Validation, Training, and Quality Intelligence.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Contract

Job function:
Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Project Management

Industries:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, Medical Equipment Manufacturing